Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager in Pacific, MO onsite responsible for aligning HR strategy with business goals and managing core HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site and functional leaders to align HR strategy with business objectives, workforce planning, and operational needs.
• Participate in leadership meetings to surface workforce risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Coach and influence leaders to build capability, accountability, and effective decision-making.
• Lead employee relations activities including performance management, conduct issues, investigations, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Ensure consistent policy application while balancing compliance, fairness, and business needs.
• Partner with Corporate HR and Legal on employee relations matters and policy guidance.
• Develop and execute human capital strategies focused on talent planning, engagement, development, and retention.
• Identify capability gaps and implement data-driven workforce solutions.
• Use HR metrics and reporting to support decisions and measure effectiveness.
• Oversee core HR operations including staffing, compensation, benefits, performance management, and learning and development.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and mitigate HR risk.
• Maintain confidentiality in all employee and business matters.
• Manage HR systems (UKG, SAP, Dayforce), ensuring accurate data, reporting, and process execution.
• Improve HR processes through standardization and continuous improvement.
• Support onboarding, leadership development, and HR training programs.
• Provide managers with coaching and tools to manage teams and employee issues effectively.
• This role is part of a planned succession within the HR leadership structure, with visibility into strategic decision-making and long-term growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; PHR or SHRM certification a plus
• 7+ years of related HR experience in a manufacturing environment
• People leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of recruiting, federal and state employment laws, FMLA, ADA, and EEO
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS systems (UKG/Ultimate Software or Dayforce a plus)

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• UKG
• SAP
• Dayforce

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits: additional life, disability, and accident coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off